Labor Source 30 for 30 - The Sink

Labor Source, the supported employment division of Imagine!’s CORE/Labor Source department, is celebrating its 30th Anniversary this year.

To celebrate this important milestone, each week I am publicly thanking and recognizing Labor Source’s many local business partners.

Supported employment offers people who have a disability the opportunity to develop vital job skills and become active participants in their communities. The benefits extend far beyond helping our clients, however. Businesses using our services are able to reduce recruitment and training expenses as they benefit from a diversified employee pool. Partnering with CORE/Labor Source is a “win-win” situation that is beneficial all around.

We are very grateful to our business partners who have demonstrated their commitment to Imagine!’s mission by employing CORE/Labor Source participants.

Today’s Labor Source 30 for 30 partner highlight: The Sink.

The Sink has been a Boulder institution since 1923, serving great burgers, pizza and local beers. They have been honored by visits from President Obama, Guy Fieri of Diners, Drive-ins and Dives, Madeleine Albright, Top Chef's Eric Ripert, Anthony Bourdain, and former employee Robert Redford, to name just a few! Since 2006, The Sink has run on 100 percent wind power and implemented multiple other conservation measures. All of their world famous burgers are made from beef that is either Certified Angus or grass-fed beef from Teaton Waters Ranch. The Sink utilizes seasonal produce and seek the highest quality ingredients for their scratch-made menu.

Over the past year, The Sink has employed 15 CORE/Labor Source participants at various times.

Thanks to everyone at The Sink for their commitment to our community and for providing employment opportunities for individuals with intellectual disabilities.